Topic: AIF - 2B - 7 LHR
7th LHR, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, 2nd Reinforcement, embarked from Sydney, New South Wales on board HMAT A12 Saldanha on 5 February 1915.
The HMAT A12 Saldanha weighed 4,594 tons with an average cruise speed of 11 knots or 20.37 kmph. It was owned by the Ellerman & Bucknall SS Co Ltd, London, and leased by the Commonwealth until 14 June 1917. The Saldanha was torpedoed and sunk in Mediterranean, 18 March 1918.
The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:
Rank on embarkation;
Full name of the soldier
Declared age of the soldier;
The last occupation held;
The last address as a civilian;
Enlistment Date; and,
Fate.
Finding more about a service person.
Embarkation Roll
703 Private Henry George ALLAN, a 22 year old Labourer from Perth, Western Australia. He enlisted on 13 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 December 1915.
704 Private Wallace ALLEN, a 25 year old Station hand from Warren, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 26 September 1919.
709 Private Oswald BATES, a 31 year old Labourer from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
711 Private Cyril Arthur BENNETT, a 19 year old Labourer from Hexham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 8 July 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
705 Private James Harold BOSWELL, a 26 year old Farmer from Windeyer, near Mudgee, New South Wales. He enlisted on 31 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
712 Private Bertie Kay BOWMAN, a 24 year old Drover from Granville, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 14 December 1916.
706 Private Michael Henry BREEN, a 22 year old Labourer from Camperdown, Victoria. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.
707 Private Joseph Edward BROWN, a 24 year old Carter from Millfield, Cessnock, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 30 January 1918.
710 Private Herbert William BURGESS, a 39 year old Shearer from Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 5 March 1919.
715 Private James CAMERON, a 26 year old Labourer from Warburton, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 29 January 1916.
714 Private Douglas Barnes Delyell CAMPBELL, an 18 year old Timber machinist from Trangie, New South Wales. He enlisted on 23 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 24 January 1919.
713 Private John Markham CARTER, a 21 year old Station Overseer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
717 Private Sydney Hamilton CAVANAGH, a 32 year old Auctioneer from Keswick, South Australia. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; but never embarked and subsequently was Discharged in Australia, 4 February 1916.
718 Signaller Thomas CHAPMAN, a 26 year old Ironworker from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 26 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.
701 Sergeant Augustine COTTER, a 23 year old Blacksmith from Fassifern via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 28 June 1915.
702 Corporal William Robert COTTER, a 29 year old Rail Officer from Fassifern via Newcastle, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 2 September 1916.
716 Private Edward Matthew CUMMINS, a 49 year old Cook from Bendigo, Victoria. He enlisted on 12 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 19 January 1916.
721 Private George Douglas DAVIDSON, a 22 year old Labourer from Gormans Hill, Bathurst, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 15 August 1916.
720 Private Roy George Campbell DAVIS, a 23 year old Station hand from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
752 Private Oliver Henry DODD, a 21 year old Remover from Weston, New South Wales. He enlisted on 25 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 March 1920.
723 Private John Albert FAHEY, a 25 year old Cook from Surry Hills, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 November 1917.
722 Private Archibald Grenfell FRASER, a 25 year old Labourer from Grenfell, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
726 Private James GEER, a 21 year old Drover from Paddington, New South Wales. He enlisted on 11 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
728 Private Francis William GILES, a 25 year old Labourer from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
724 Private Herbert Sherlock GOOCH, a 33 year old Surveyor from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 21 June 1915.
729 Private William GOWER, a 32 year old Boot maker from Penshurst, Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.
725 Private William GRIBBON, a 29 year old Labourer from West Footscray, Victoria. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 26 January 1919.
727 Private Angus Mackie GRIFFITHS, a 22 year old Labourer from Double Gates Hotel Cobar, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 14 March 1919.
731 Private Norman HALL, a 23 year old Station hand from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 21 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 5 April 1918.
732 Private Albert Henry HATHAWAY, a 21 year old Cook from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 25 October 1919.
708 Private Gordon Woodruff HAWKINS, a 27 year old Farmer from Yanco, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently was Discharged in Britain, 21 January 1916.
734 Private Arthur HEWSON, a 31 year old Farmhand from Kilkivan, Queensland. He enlisted on 7 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.
719 Private Victor George HILTON, a 19 year old Farmer from Tarcutta, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 23 July 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
733 Private Leslie Spurgeon HOLMES, a 30 year old Farmer from Glenoak via West Maitland, New South Wales. He enlisted on 3 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 12 July 1918.
730 Private Christopher HOLT, a 32 year old Drover from Goulburn, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
Lieutenant Thomas Richard Percival HOWARD, a 26 year old Overseer Goulburn Goal from Botany, New South Wales. He enlisted on 14 November 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 10 June 1915.
735 Private Daniel KANE, a 24 year old Labourer from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 12 July 1919.
747 Private Raworth Beryl KENNEDY, a 27 year old Driver from Petersham, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.
736 Private Frederick Albert Claude LANGWORTHY, a 21 year old Carpenter from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
738 Private Robert Bowes Stanley MacKINNON, a 22 year old Station Overseer from Goonal Station via Moree, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 30 December 1919.
737A Private William Livingstone MANSON, a 24 28 year old Painter from Randwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 13 December 1915.
737 Private George Bishop MASON, a 38 year old Carpenter from Toowoomba, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
740 Private William Joseph McMAHON, a 29 year old Labourer from Narromine, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
741 Private John Reginald MOORE, a 27 year old Mechanic from Muttama, New South Wales. He enlisted on 2 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 10 April 1919.
739 Private William George MOSSFIELD, a 39 year old Plumber from Newtown, New South Wales. He enlisted on 10 December 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 8 March 1917.
743 Private James George REW, a 31 year old Cattle drover from Sydney, New South Wales. He enlisted on 4 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 January 1919.
742 Private Frederick ROGERS, a 21 year old Labourer from Bega via Candelo, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.
745 Private Herbert Edward SAMUELS, a 34 year old Labourer from Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 9 August 1916.
744 Private Francis STANMORE, a 31 year old Drover from West Hay, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 December 1914; and subsequently Died of Wounds, 25 May 1915, and subsequently was buried at sea.
715A Private John William WALLACE, a 32 year old Station hand from Kelvin Grove, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 January 1915; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 15 January 1919.
748 Private Percy Albert WEBB, a 21 year old Drover from Elsternwick, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 November 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 6 September 1919.
746 Private Manson WHITE, a 19 year old Auction clerk from Scone, New South Wales. He enlisted on 28 October 1914; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 16 October 1915.
749 Private Leslie Richard WHYBURN, a 20 year old Farmer from Manilla, New South Wales. He enlisted on 9 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 8 September 1919.
751 Private Edgar WOOD, a 20 year old Farmer from Pymble, New South Wales. He enlisted on 30 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 31 January 1919.
750 Private Stanley Arthur WOODWARD, a 19 year old Engine driver from Nabiac, New South Wales. He enlisted on 8 December 1914; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 May 1919.
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Sources Used:
National Archives Service File.
Embarkation Roll, AWM8, Class 10, Light Horse.
Nominal Roll, AWM133, Nominal Roll of Australian Imperial Force who left Australia for service abroad, 1914-1918 War.
Collected Records of Steve Becker.
Acknowledgement: Many thanks to Steve Becker who provided much of the raw material that appears in this item.
Further Reading:
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Roll of Honour
Battles where Australians fought, 1899-1920
Citation: 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Embarkation Roll, 2nd Reinforcement
